With time running out, Democrat Booker to make all-out push for debate stage
Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker’s campaign will mount an all-out effort to boost his anemic poll numbers in a attempt to qualify for the December debate, his campaign manager said in a memo to the U.S. senator’s supporters on Tuesday.
U.S. House panel sues Barr, Ross seeking to enforce Census probe subpoenas
U.S. House of Representatives Democrats filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to enforce subpoenas against Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross as part of their investigation into the Trump administration’s handling of …
Colorado blizzard shuts roads, cancels flights on one of busiest travel days in U.S.
A blizzard sweeping through northeastern Colorado on Tuesday morning blocked roads and caused hundreds of flight cancellations, thwarting the Thanksgiving travel plans of some of the millions of Americans expected to fly or drive this week.
Trump administration seeks to put judge’s order for McGahn testimony on hold
U.S. Justice Department lawyers asked a judge on Tuesday to put on hold a ruling requiring former White House Counsel Don McGahn to testify to U.S. lawmakers as part of the Democratic-led impeachment probe against President Donald Trump.
Errant plane leads to brief lockdown at White House, Capitol
The White House and U.S. Capitol were temporarily locked down on Tuesday after an air space violation in the area.
Lawsuit claims U.S. starving 2020 census funding, may cause undercount
A new lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of starving the U.S. Bureau of the Census of needed funding for an accurate 2020 count, likely causing an undercounting of racial and ethnic minorities and depriving them of crucial federal funds.
Local hero: Florida hotelier Harris Rosen keeps his giving close to home
Harris Rosen has a chain of eight hotels bearing his name in the Orlando area, but he makes most of his headlines these days for giving away his fortune.
Ex-White House lawyer moves to block judge’s ruling requiring testimony
Former White House counsel Don McGahn on Tuesday asked a judge to put on hold a ruling that would require him to testify about President Donald Trump’s efforts to impede the now-completed federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S….
Senate Democrats introduce privacy bill with fines for privacy violations: Washington Post
Senator Maria Cantwell, backed by three other Democrats, proposed legislation that would set penalties for digital giants like Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook Inc if they mishandle users’ personal data, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
Errant plane temporarily locks down Washington: reports
The White House was temporarily locked down on Tuesday with media citing an air space violation in the area that was not believed to be hostile.
